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Old 10-12-2010, 01:13 AM   #5
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Default Re: Question for all the contractors/Handymen if we have any.

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Originally Posted by Chingas View Post
. . . Most guys will match the lowest bid anyway, even if it's way lower than original. . .
And that's just sad. True but sad. I've always said that I can lose money by staying at home rather than having to go out and work to lose it. In all my years I have absolutely refused to ever lower a bid. And I've had customers say well so and so will do it for x amount cheaper. Well then have them do it is my answer.

My other favorite is when a customer wants a cost breakdown: materials and labor. What they really want to know is how much I'm making. And my answer is always the same: Sure - just as soon as you show me your tax returns so I can see what you are making. Funny how I've never had any takers -

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